Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils
AboutDomaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils
Francis Usseglio arrived in Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Piedmont in 1931 and gathered his first harvest from a sharecropped estate in 1949. His son Pierre expanded the property, followed by Jean-Pierre and Thierry and their families. A fourth generation is now involved in the domaine.
The estate has vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac and the wider southern Rhône, including old-vine parcels. Grapes are harvested by hand and sorted in the vineyard and cellar; ageing in concrete or wood is chosen to suit each wine.
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvée de Mon Aïeul 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French
$219.99
Lush red fruit and bramble open with black pepper, garrigue and warm spice. With air, plum, black cherry, leather and sandalwood broaden the aromatic profile. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with integrated tannins and enough acidity to keep the ripe fruit measured. Liquorice and roasted herbs add savoury depth, while a saline edge brings focus. The finish is long and layered, carrying cherry, spice and Provençal herbs.